William F. Buckley Jr.’s memorial service was today, so some fresh remembrances have gone up at National Review Online. I enjoyed the eulogy delivered by his son Christopher, detailing, among other things, some times he had with his dad aboard his sailboats. It’s a bit beyond coffee-break length, perhaps, but worth the read when you … Read more
My sister and I drank pickle juice from time to time, but alas, this never occurred to us: They’re about $1.12 apiece, which seems pretty pricey for a small tube of green vinegar, even for this guy who’s spent good money on unbelievably silly shit before. So if you’re all over this for reasons of … Read more
…remember this: I first saw this photograph when unpacking a carton at the bookstore where I worked in college. It was the cover of the technical title An Introduction to Error Analysis: The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements. I remember it so well because I photocopied it, and it’s found a home on every … Read more